Bond's New Perfume

Just in time to become the must-have scent for spring, Bond No. 9 will launch its newest fragrance, Astor Place, tomorrow. Paying homage to a New York City neighborhood known for its synergy of art and style, the perfume's surface design was directly inspired by Tony Rosenthal's famous landmark known informally as "The Cube," which resides at the center of the plaza where Lafayette meets Bowery. While the flacon motif may be influenced by an angular metal structure, the aroma is anything but stiff, with freesia, poppy, and violet juxtaposed against notes of teakwood and musk. Coming in two sizes, 50 ml for $145 and 100 ml for $200, the perfumer is also offering up the perfect Mother's Day gift—a limited-edition Swarovski-studded 100 ml bottle for $300. After all, nothing says "I love you, Mom" quite like a glitzy little piece of the Big Apple.